peculiarity
Translation
oddity, quirk, characteristic
Examples
One of his peculiarities is wearing a hat indoors.
One of his peculiarities is wearing a hat indoors.
The peculiarity of this dialect is its unique vocabulary.
The peculiarity of this dialect is its unique vocabulary.
Grammar Patterns
a peculiarity of ((sb./sth.)) a strange or unique feature of (sb./sth.) One of his peculiarities is wearing a hat indoors.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quirk, oddity, characteristic, trait
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'peculiar' plus the suffix '-ity', which creates nouns of state or quality.
Memory Tips
A 'peculiarity' is the quality or state of being 'peculiar'. It's the 'thing' that is strange or unique.